Pollo Tropical in Tamarac
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8851 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #248 in Tamarac has 16 inspections on record between July 2022 and November 2025, totaling 73 violations—an average of 4.6 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included parasite destruction issues (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage violations (6+ inspections), food contact surface problems (4+ inspections), and management awareness and allergen training lapses (January 2023). A single inspection on January 23, 2023 yielded 14 violations, including deficiencies in management awareness, allergen awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, parasite destruction, and shell stock handling. Most subsequent inspections recorded 2–6 violations. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025 documented 8 violations including parasite destruction and food contact surface issues, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Pollo Tropical in Tamarac: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Tamarac: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Pollo Tropical in Tamarac: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Tamarac last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #248 in Tamarac was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Tamarac?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #248 in Tamarac are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Equipment condition.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Tamarac had?
- Pollo Tropical #248 in Tamarac has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Tamarac find?
- Pollo Tropical #248 in Tamarac was most recently inspected on July 13, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Tamarac ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #248 in Tamarac has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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